BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV)-- The Baldwinsville community continues to honor the memory of 14-year-old Ava Wood through an annual memorial soccer tournament held in her name.
Ava Wood, a vibrant young soccer player, left a lasting impact on her community, which is celebrated each year with this tournament. The event not only commemorates her life but also brings together friends, family, and strangers to remember her spirit and kindness.
"I never could've imagined such an event in my life, but I also never could have imagined the impact she had outside of her small bubble and her small community of Baldwinsville, New York," Ava's mother, Heather, said.
This year's tournament included a 19-second moment of silence, a personal tribute shared by each player in their own way. This moment